Alain Therrien CBI, CMEA, SBA

Originally from Saskatchewan, Alain is an entrepreneur at heart. He started his business career at a young age having been involved with his family businesses, which included a construction company and a landscaping rock quarry. Alain has a particular interest in online businesses, tourism and the hospitality industry. He has lived in the Sea to Sky region of British Columbia for the past 13 years. In 2002 he started an internet based inbound travel company in Whistler which he later sold in 2008.

This positive experience led him into the Business Brokerage Industry. Alain has assisted many business owners across a range of industries to successfully exit their business and buyer’s in purchasing them. Together with his experience with other start up businesses, he has developed a passion for continual learning through professional development and other educational pursuits.

Alain has a Diploma in business with a focus on Adventure Tourism and a Certificate in Advanced Tourism Management from Capilano University. Alain is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) where he attained his Certified Business Intermediary (CBI). He is also a licensed British Columbia Realtor.

Alain was also awarded the CMEA designation (Certified Machinery/ Equipment Appraiser) by the NEBB Institute. CMEAs are located throughout the United States, Canada and several foreign countries, and are used by banks, other lending institutions, CPAs, lawyers, business buyers/sellers and others to provide needed financial information for asset valuations.
Outside of the business world, Alain is passionate about the outdoors. He is an avid skier and has completed his Level 2 CSIA Ski Instructor qualification and is a Level 1 Avalanche Technician. He is also a keen diver having completed his PADI Advanced Certified Scuba Diver qualification. Alain also enjoys hiking, fishing and mountain biking.

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Alain Therrien CBI, CMEA, SBA

updated May 8, 2009